wait time before and after flight
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There is no "rule" that reads you can not dive after flying. Like RJP wrote, you can jump right into the water off the on ramp if you can arrange it.
I would suggest though that you stay hydrated during the flight if you are going to do that.
There is no "rule" that reads you can not dive after flying. Like RJP wrote, you can jump right into the water off the on ramp if you can arrange it.
I would suggest though that you stay hydrated during the flight if you are going to do that.
diver 85
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No, example: a week from Thurs, we're flying into Cozumel & landing around noon...we'll be in the water diving with Aldora by 2 to 2:30 PM..Have done this for years with them & in fact, it's now on their website ie 'diving on day of arrival'(see link)---fly & dive, all in 1 day....just stay hydrated
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ReefHugger
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DAN at one time (maybe still, I don't know) had recommended 24 hrs. BSAC recommends 10 hrs especially if the flight is 90 mins. or less.
In addition to dehydration and fatigue, there are other factors like breathing PO2 of about 16%, micro bubble formation and the vagaries of DCI. I readily admit not having made the effort to understand it fully.
What I understand however, is that diving immediately after flying is not guaranteed risk free.
In addition to dehydration and fatigue, there are other factors like breathing PO2 of about 16%, micro bubble formation and the vagaries of DCI. I readily admit not having made the effort to understand it fully.
What I understand however, is that diving immediately after flying is not guaranteed risk free.
1_T_Submariner
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I dive as soon as possible when I get off the plane. I don't push the diving 24 hour before flying rule usually ends up being 36'ish hours however Saturday was 25 hours.
diver 85
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Not in the old days-------in '94, made 24 dives in 6 consecutive days out of FI, Roatan---- flew back to Houston 13 hrs later(a man has to do what a man has to do, lol).......can a corn......
Papa_Bear
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Dan recommendations: DAN Divers Alert Network : Flying After Diving -- Cracking the DCS Code
As soon as I can getting off the plan! Within hours in Roatan because of the flight schedule.....
On the way back I try for 12hrs if at all possible although I did do 11:38 minutes once!
As soon as I can getting off the plan! Within hours in Roatan because of the flight schedule.....
On the way back I try for 12hrs if at all possible although I did do 11:38 minutes once!
You may also want to consider how rested you are and well fed. We have taken many a newer diver out after they have made a long journey without mush sleep and it did effect the fun they had that day.
Mush sleepYou may also want to consider how rested you are and well fed. We have taken many a newer diver out after they have made a long journey without mush sleep and it did effect the fun they had that day.
I can see how it lowers the fun factor.
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